Border Patrol Agent — Sign-On & Retention Incentives

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Jackman (ME); On-site; USD 51,632 - 92,912; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive up to $20,000

Retention incentive up to $40,000

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring entry-level Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at the GL-5/GL-7 levels. The role includes training to protect the borders and enforcing immigration and customs laws across multiple sectors and duty locations.

New hires may receive a sign-on incentive up to $20,000 and a retention allowance up to $40,000, with locality pay adjustments. Duty locations vary and may require relocation.

Qualifications

• 1 year of general work experience showing ability to take charge and make sound decisions.
• Ability to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through training or on-the-job instruction.
• Ability to gather concise information through questioning and examination of records.

Responsibilities

• Protect the American people by safeguarding borders and deterring illicit activity.
• Perform patrols and inspections to enforce immigration and customs laws.
• Respond to incidents and apply lawful enforcement actions as trained.
• Participate in ongoing training to advance in different BPA grades.

Skills

Decision making

People skills

Observation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring entry-level Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at the GL-5/GL-7 levels. The role includes training to protect the borders and enforcing immigration and customs laws across multiple sectors and duty locations.

New hires may receive a sign-on incentive up to $20,000 and a retention allowance up to $40,000, with locality pay adjustments. Duty locations vary and may require relocation.